The exhibition “1514. Book. 2014” provides an insight into the 500 year history of the printed book, includes 80 books published in 1514 and is a unique and deeply personal chance to travel 500 years into the past to understand that the book was and is a powerful medium in every persons life.The year 1514 has been chosen as the point of reference, because people at that time experienced great changes in science, culture, religion, politics and 60 years after Gutenberg, authors and intellectuals had mastered the new possibilities of the printing press and works in the new medium of the printed book outnumbered manuscripts.The exhibition provides wide range of content – including works of humanists, liturgical and prayer books, calculating books, cookbooks, calendars, several handwritten manuscripts on parchments and even novels about knights. Physical leaf through of the exhibited books is not possible, however the books are accessible using interactive tablets placed next to each showcase. Moreover, the most important books are displayed in special climate controlling showcases with anti-reflective glass Artglass™ produced by GroGlass®, which is appreciated by the most important museums around the world and now is also safeguarding historical and cultural treasures in its home-land Latvia.

The invisible Artglass™ showcases allow visitors to observe centuries old books as if there was absolutely nothing in between. Artglass™ by GroGlass® virtually eliminates the reflection and provides nearly 100% protection from harmful UV radiation in order to preserve the valuable items.Company GroGlass® is honoured to be the supplier of anti-reflective glass for the new National Library of Latvia, especially at the time when Riga is chosen to be the European Capital of Culture. The National Library of Latvia, called the Castle of Light whose architectural references and draw inspiration from Latvian folklore, has become landmark of the city Riga and modern architecture. The architectural idea of the new building goes back to year 1994, and has been developed by Gunars Birkerts, world famous Latvian-American architect. Official opening ceremony of the new building will take place on 29th August, 2014, however the exhibition “1514.Book.2014” is on display in Book Museum Hall of the National Library of Latvia (www.lnb.lv/en) from 2nd July, 2014.

Display Week is the premier worldwide event showcasing advances in electronic display technology. It is providing a venue where display technology and product providers can meet with the engineers, designers, and business development decision makers driving the integration of new display technology into products. This was the 13th year for the exhibition and the first time when GroGlass® participated. And the results were amazing – GroGlass® was honored to receive “Best in Show” award for AR coated glass and acrylic that virtually eliminates reflection. The award was presented in special ceremony by Dr. Wei Chen Apple Inc. DEST and Director, Display Engineering, who was the chairman of award committee.

During the exhibition – people were queuing at GroGlass® stand to get more information about the anti-reflective products. GroGlass® team had awesome chance to educate visitors about our AR glass, to meet potential customers and open the door for cooperation with them. Besides – industry experts, who visited provided possibility to find out the latest trends, get great insight in the industry evolution and discuss new innovations what GroGlass® is looking to implement in future.It was pleasure to meet so many people, who were interested and enthusiastic for GroGlass® products. Thank you for visiting our stand and see you next year at Display Week 2015!

Thank you for visiting us at The Museums + Heritage Show in London! It was a great exhibition full with positive energy, smiles, interest and surprise of seeing “the invisible”. It was our honour to meet industry experts, specialists and consultants, conservations and design professionals, architects and museum representatives. The visitors clearly saw the benefits of Artglass™ products that are designed for excellent clarity, easiest handling and optimal protection and have been the first choice for museums and art galleries around the world. Your recognition has charged our batteries for long time and we are looking forward to work with you. We hope that the show was inspiring also for you and now together we can go towards new goals!

Thank you for sharing your insights and recommendations! We have learned a lot and hope to be better partners for you and your clients and bring more and more new visitors to museums, galleries, cultural and heritage visitor attractions!

We would like to thank also Investment and Development Agency of Latvia for financial support and cooperation provided for participation at The Museums + Heritage Show!

SIA GroGlass 2014.gada 29.oktobrī ir noslēdzis līgumu Nr. L-ĀTA-14-2421 ar Latvijas Investīciju un attīstības aģentūru par projekta “SIA „GroGlass” dalība starptautiskajās izstādēs „Museums & Heritage Show 2014” un „SID Display Week 2014”

Projekta Nr. ĀTA/2.3.1.1.1/14/65/026

Projekts tika realizēts no 2014. gada 1. aprīļa līdz 2014. gada 30. jūnijam

For anyone working in museums, galleries, heritage or cultural visitor attractions The Museums + Heritage Show is one of the most comprehensive and educating event in the sector. It brings together industry experts and influencers to evaluate and meet the latest technologies, services and achievements of the field.

We are glad to be the part of the show and for the first time in Europe present our brand new Artglass™ Acrylic. Anti-reflective acrylic with 99% UV protection and shatter resistance sets a new standard in reflection free glazing for museum display industry and picture framing. This product combines the best qualities of acrylic with ultimate transparency as well as anti-static and abrasion resistant features. Perfect choice for oversized applications, friable media, irreplaceable artworks and other presentations where shatter resistance, light-weight and UV protection along with superior clarity are essential.Come and visit us at The Museums + Heritage Show 2014 on May 14-15, 2014. We will wait for you at our Stand #C1. Come and see “The Invisible”!

SIA „GroGlass” piedalās biedrības „Mašīnbūves un metālapstrādes rūpniecības asociācija” un Latvijas  Investīciju un attīstības aģentūras (LIAA) īstenotajā projektā Metālapstrādes nozares speciālistu apmācība (projekts Nr. L-APA-10-0027), kuru līdzfinansē Eiropas Sociālais fonds.

On 3rd of April at 11.00 a.m. in premises of Latvian Occupation museum Latvian museum association is organizing educational seminar on topic of technical equipment for museums. The seminar will bring together heritage attraction industry representatives and curators of museums and exhibition halls to introduce with the newest technologies used in museum exhibition equipment. Several company representatives will give presentations on their products and methods that could be used to protect and display valuable keepsakes and artifacts. We will be glad to introduce the museum industry representatives with our anti-reflective glass. The use of “invisible glass” in museum exhibitions not only ensure increased and clear visibility of objects displayed behind the glass but also protects artifacts from the harmful effects caused by UV rays, explained customer account manager, Inese Cernagina. Find more information on the seminar and apply on www.muzeji.lv.

GroGlass® is proud and delighted to inform that Wonderkamers at the Gemeentemuseum den Haag, the Netherlands have been shortlisted for Museum + Heritage Awards 2014. Wonderkamers is one of the most recent projects where Artglass™ is used to ensure the best experience for the visitors by limiting annoying reflections. “Invisible glass” together with the latest exhibition technologies helps to bring the visual arts to life. The Museum + Heritage Awards is called “The Oscars of the museum world” and is the industry’s most high profile event.

The awards were lunched already 12 years ago and gained immediate success. The nominations for 2014 cover all major aspects of the museums, galleries and heritage attractions sector. The ceremony will take place on 14 May at 8 Northumberland Avenue in Westminster where it complements the associated exhibition, The Museums+Heritage Show, bringing together industry experts and influencers. It is a celebration for whole industry and opportunity to honour achievements and outstanding work of museums, galleries and heritage attractions. GroaGlass® is glad to greet Gemeentemuseum den Haag and multimedia design agency Kiss the Frog with this great achievement and wishing a good luck at the Awards ceremony 2014! The Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, The Hague, The Netherlands.

Morning of March 27th for the management and employees of GroGlass® was a bit different than usual. The Swedish flag waved in the air and every one was proud and honoured to welcome the guest delegation from Sweden and His Majesty the King Carl XVI Gustaf. The delegation also included the Latvian Minister of Economy, the Swedish Ambassador in Latvia and the Latvian Ambassador to Sweden.The visit started with an informative presentation to introduce the King, guests and the media to the company, the most recent achievements and our experience in the Swedish market where more than 50,000 artworks are estimated to have been framed with Artglass™ over the last 3 years. His Majesty and the delegation were positively surprised seeing the “invisible” glass and learning about the technology behind the magic.The King and Sasha Kelberg, the company’s Founder and CEO exchanged opinions and discussed the modern and innovative technology used in the manufacturing process while taking a tour around the factory. The Swedish delegation and His Majesty was introduced to the production process, starting from the point where regular glass is washed and placed in the unique magnetron sputtering line, ending with the final product packed and prepared for the shipment. “We were very honoured to receive his Majesty in our factory and show why we were selected to be the face of the Latvian manufacturing. Everything His Majesty saw during the visit, the technology, the innovation and the results are truly Made in Latvia”, proudly admitted Alexander Sasha Kelberg.